Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Yemeni

Language: Ta’izzi-Adeni Arabic - (acq)

Alternate Name(s): In Progress

Primary Religion: Islam - Shia

Country: United States

Also found in: Canada; Djibouti; Egypt; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Kuwait; Madagascar; Oman; Saudi Arabia; Sudan; United Arab Emirates; Yemen

Population: 53,000

Global Population: 12,493,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Yemeni Arabs of United States, numbering 53,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Yemeni people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 12,493,000 in 13 countries. Their primary language is Ta’izzi-Adeni Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Yemeni Arabs is Shia Islam, one of two major denominations of Islam. The followers of Shia Islam are called 'Shi'as' or 'Shiites'.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

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